http://fishkilltownny.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx
This meeting was on video and worth watching. A heated discussion regarding a Police Report was the highlight of the meeting. Councilman Buck was against the report and had harsh words for it. Supervisor LaColla countered and slightly backed off Buck.
Police Officer Gallo also spoke about the report.
I also spoke in favor of the police.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Fishkill Supervisor LaColla calls Ozzy Albra a "Hero" for his public participation
Please note, that I do not consider myself a hero. Just a ordinary citizen that cares about his community.
Fishkill town board discusses term limits
By Kristine Coulter Staff Writer, Southern Dutchess News. A great source for local news, to subscribe as I do. Call 297-3723 for 52 issues at $26 per year, very reasonable.
Fishkill - Term limits could come to the Town of Fishkill. The town board recently discussed the issue of
limiting the number of times a person could be elected to hold office.
"I honestly believe that we should think about (term limits)," said Fishkill Deputy Town Supervisor Brian Callahan. "I don't think anybody should pitch a tent here for three or four terms."
Callahan went on to say that the challenges the town currently faces are "partially our own fault because we believed." The councilman added that people should have the opportunity to bring up other ideas.
A person would be able to run twice, for terms of three years, suggested Callahan.
"It's not what you elect people to do, it's who you elect," said Fishkill Supervisor Bob LaColla at the September 12 board meeting.
When a candidate is elected to be supervisor, that person is currently elected to a four year term. The same is true for the terms of councilperson. Those are the two positions that would have term limits, if voted for, by the board.
"As easily as we can make term limits, another board can undo them," noted the supervisor.
Supervisor LaColla went on to say, "I agree with the sentiment. I want to put the onus on the people to stay in touch" with what town officials are doing. He mentioned how surprised he was at the number of residents that watch the televised board meetings.
LaColla said people should not relax and they should question "everything" the board does. He called resident Ozzy Albra a "hero" for what Albra has done for the town by questioning officials at board meetings. Albra brought up the idea of a ward system like some municipalities have.
Councilman Tony Curry said he could see how some people could get complacent.
Councilman Tom Knips stated that a two-year term would not be a long enough amount of time for someone to get used to the position and then worry about campaigning again right away.
LaColla recently stated it is up to Callahan if the discussion regarding term limits moves forward.
Fishkill town board discusses term limits
By Kristine Coulter Staff Writer, Southern Dutchess News. A great source for local news, to subscribe as I do. Call 297-3723 for 52 issues at $26 per year, very reasonable.
Fishkill - Term limits could come to the Town of Fishkill. The town board recently discussed the issue of
limiting the number of times a person could be elected to hold office.
"I honestly believe that we should think about (term limits)," said Fishkill Deputy Town Supervisor Brian Callahan. "I don't think anybody should pitch a tent here for three or four terms."
Callahan went on to say that the challenges the town currently faces are "partially our own fault because we believed." The councilman added that people should have the opportunity to bring up other ideas.
A person would be able to run twice, for terms of three years, suggested Callahan.
"It's not what you elect people to do, it's who you elect," said Fishkill Supervisor Bob LaColla at the September 12 board meeting.
When a candidate is elected to be supervisor, that person is currently elected to a four year term. The same is true for the terms of councilperson. Those are the two positions that would have term limits, if voted for, by the board.
"As easily as we can make term limits, another board can undo them," noted the supervisor.
Supervisor LaColla went on to say, "I agree with the sentiment. I want to put the onus on the people to stay in touch" with what town officials are doing. He mentioned how surprised he was at the number of residents that watch the televised board meetings.
LaColla said people should not relax and they should question "everything" the board does. He called resident Ozzy Albra a "hero" for what Albra has done for the town by questioning officials at board meetings. Albra brought up the idea of a ward system like some municipalities have.
Councilman Tony Curry said he could see how some people could get complacent.
Councilman Tom Knips stated that a two-year term would not be a long enough amount of time for someone to get used to the position and then worry about campaigning again right away.
LaColla recently stated it is up to Callahan if the discussion regarding term limits moves forward.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
9/13/2013 Independence Party Primary
Tim Tuttle defeated Thomas Knips for the Independence Party line by a 2-1 margin. Tuttle was nominated by the party and Knips decided to force a Opportunity to Ballot write in election.
This is in regards to a open town council seat, that will be filled by this Novembers election. (A one-year term)
Mr. Tuttle will be on the Democrat, Independence and Working Families lines. While Mr. Knips will be on the Republican and Conservative lines.
NOTE: The Fishkill town board has had a 5-0 Conservative Republican majority in Fishkill for the last 50 years. This is the root of the economic problems in Fishkill. Conservative Republicans have made Fishkill the worst economic rated town in the entire state.
This is in regards to a open town council seat, that will be filled by this Novembers election. (A one-year term)
Mr. Tuttle will be on the Democrat, Independence and Working Families lines. While Mr. Knips will be on the Republican and Conservative lines.
NOTE: The Fishkill town board has had a 5-0 Conservative Republican majority in Fishkill for the last 50 years. This is the root of the economic problems in Fishkill. Conservative Republicans have made Fishkill the worst economic rated town in the entire state.
9/12/2012 Fishkill Town Board Meeting
This was a Special Meeting and was not televised.
http://fishkilltownny.iqm2.com/Citizens/Calendar.aspx
A Police Operational Report was withdrawn from discussion. There was talk about creating a Drainage District for Dutchess Park and Beacon Hills. What this means, is that those area residents will have another line on their tax bill and another tax bill.
Wood Boilers could be regulated soon.
Term Limits appears to be a dead issue.
Texaco was mentioned as it's last building is about to be demolished.
http://fishkilltownny.iqm2.com/Citizens/Calendar.aspx
A Police Operational Report was withdrawn from discussion. There was talk about creating a Drainage District for Dutchess Park and Beacon Hills. What this means, is that those area residents will have another line on their tax bill and another tax bill.
Wood Boilers could be regulated soon.
Term Limits appears to be a dead issue.
Texaco was mentioned as it's last building is about to be demolished.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Sculptural Tribute to Sachem Daniel Nimham
Michael Keropian made a presentation at the last board meeting. In regard to creating a statue for Scahem Daniel Nimham. Nimham was influential in the Revolution and died for the cause. He is rich in Fishkill history and should be honored. This is Keropian's website, http://keropiansculpture.com/daniel_nimham.html
September 5, 2012 Fishkill Town Board Meeting
http://fishkilltownny.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=1009
This is a regular meeting and is on the video link, check it out.
There was a 5-0 vote to raise sewer rates 20% and a 5-0 vote to raise the water rates in the Brinckerhoff/Dutchess Park water district 78%
A vote of 5-0 was taken to add $200,000 to the Rombout Sewer District debt load.
This is a regular meeting and is on the video link, check it out.
There was a 5-0 vote to raise sewer rates 20% and a 5-0 vote to raise the water rates in the Brinckerhoff/Dutchess Park water district 78%
A vote of 5-0 was taken to add $200,000 to the Rombout Sewer District debt load.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
August 29, 2012 Special Fishkill Town Board Meeting
http://fishkilltownny.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=1060
The board had a Public Hearing in adding $200,000 to the Rombout Sewer District Debt Load. This has to do with refinancing. Rombout has a short term note and the town wants to go long term. This could be considered as "closing costs" as described by the board.
The vote was also held at this Special Meeting. It was done now due to time constraints and not at a Regular Board Meeting. (Special Meetings are not televised)
The town is accepting a grant for Special District Consolidation.
The town may create Special Districts for Dutchess Park and Beacon Hills for Stormwater Management. This may be put up for a public vote and the board has not decided what to do yet.
A Police Operational Report will be disclosed soon.
The board had a Public Hearing in adding $200,000 to the Rombout Sewer District Debt Load. This has to do with refinancing. Rombout has a short term note and the town wants to go long term. This could be considered as "closing costs" as described by the board.
The vote was also held at this Special Meeting. It was done now due to time constraints and not at a Regular Board Meeting. (Special Meetings are not televised)
The town is accepting a grant for Special District Consolidation.
The town may create Special Districts for Dutchess Park and Beacon Hills for Stormwater Management. This may be put up for a public vote and the board has not decided what to do yet.
A Police Operational Report will be disclosed soon.
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